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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.11, 428.01 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.11, 428.01 and 230.58 is: 318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.11 : 428.01 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.11/428.01 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.11x = 428.01 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.11x = 98,690.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,690.55/310.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.24

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